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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 446.56 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 446.56 and 115.05 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 446.56 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/446.56 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 446.56 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 51,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,376.15/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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